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Two of three deaths following fire in New Tecumseth now considered homicides: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police say two of three deaths following a house fire in the Town of New Tecumseth are now considered homicides. 

The force says officers were called for a well-being check to a home on Dec. 26 and found a fire at the residence. 

They say two people were found dead in the home and another person was taken to hospital, where they died. 

Police say the cause of death was not due to the fire at the home. 

OPP say the deaths of a 48-year-old woman and a nine-year-old child have been confirmed as homicides. 

They say a 45-year-old man also died, and their investigation continues.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 5, 2023. 

The Canadian Press


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